'Hot' cars: Mercedes, BMW, Infinity stolen most often

8:53 AM,
Jul. 30, 2013

The Mercedes-Benz C Class, shown here as a 2013 C250, is the most-stolen luxury car, a report finds.

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Chris Woodyard
USA Today / Gannett

When it comes to stealing luxury cars, Mercedes-Benz has proven to be the top choice among thieves, according to a new report.

The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is the most stolen luxury car, the National Insurance Crime Bureau reports. And two of its brand stablemates are on the list as well: the E-Class is in fourth place and the S-Class is in 10th place.

The study is based on thefts entered in the National Crime Information Center database. ...